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A new fungicide, RotStop C, is now registered and available for use in Wisconsin. The fungicide is used to protect fresh cut stumps from Heterobasidion Root Disease (formerly referred to as Annosum Root Rot). RotStop C is a biological fungicide that contains spores of the wood decay fungus, Phlebiopsis gigantea. RotStop C is a wettable powder, applied as an aqueous mixture to fresh cut stumps.

by Dr. Linda Wang, National Timber Tax Specialist, U.S. Forest Service This report provides up-to-date federal income tax information affecting timber transactions. It assists woodland owners, logging professionals, foresters and their tax accountants in filing the 2016 tax returns. The information presented here is for educational purpose only and is not intended for legal or accounting advice.

Donald Erpenbach, Oronoco, MN – passed away November 16, 2016.

David Livingston Jr., Huntley, IL – passed away November 20, 2016.

By Central Office November 30, 2016 Contact(s): Jennifer Sereno, DNR communications, Jennifer.Sereno@wisconsin.gov, 608-770-8084; Jim Dick, DNR spokesman, James.Dick@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-2773 MADISON – Following a yearlong effort to analyze staff resources and prioritize core work, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wednesday announced implementation plans for a strategic effort to better align its functions and organizational structure with the changing needs of customers and stakeholders.

Dana Theiler, Tomahawk – passed away June 19, 2016

Madison, Wis. – Nov. 10, 2016 – Starting in November, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will accept and process applications for enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the nation’s largest conservation program. Applications will be made available in local service centers.

Know your zones! Use the new interactive map to determine which rules apply where you hunt MADISON – Before heading into the woods this deer season, hunters should be sure to check out the online deer zone and management unit map to see which counties are classified as split Deer Management Units (DMU) in 2016.

Tools available online will help hunters learn all they need to know about the 2016 gun deer hunt MADISON – A number of tools and helpful documents found online make it easier than ever to prepare for the 2016 gun deer hunt.

Tools available online will help hunters learn all they need to know about the 2016 gun deer hunt MADISON – A number of tools and helpful documents found online make it easier than ever to prepare for the 2016 gun deer hunt.